Manitoba Legislative Building

Manitoba Legislative Building is a Beaux-Arts parliament complex in Winnipeg constructed from pale Tyndall limestone with a copper-clad dome. The exterior displays Corinthian columns along all sides and a central golden statue atop the highest tower.

Work on the structure began in 1913 and finished seven years later due to interruptions from the First World War and the Winnipeg General Strike. The provincial government selected this site after a competition among architects from several countries.

The building's name reflects its role as the seat of provincial government where elected representatives from across Manitoba gather. Visitors today notice agricultural and grain motifs throughout the interior, celebrating the province's farming roots.

Tours through public areas run regularly and show the main rooms including the circular chamber. Visitors should expect security screening at the entrance and note that some areas close during session times.

The gilded figure at the top holds a torch in the right hand and a sheaf of wheat in the left, both arms extended outward. This statue weighs roughly 3,640 pounds (1,650 kilograms) and spins freely in the wind like a weather vane.

Location: Winnipeg

Inception: 1920s

Architects: Frank Worthington Simon

Official opening: July 15, 1920

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

Address: 450 Broadway

GPS coordinates: 49.88439,-97.14692

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29